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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.14.2025 Regular CC MinutesI" SA`�,,��92 MINUTES H REGULAR MEETING U O c�LIFOR��P CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 6:30 p.m. Library Parks and Recreation Building Council Chambers 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA CALL TO ORDER Mayor Flores called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmember Coleman, present Councilmember Nicolas, present Councilmember Nagales, present Vice Mayor Addiego, present Mayor Flores, present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE South San Francisco Girl Scout Troop 62501 led the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES (SB 1181) Following an inquiry, there were no conflicts of interest stated by the members of the City Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF Deputy Director of the Economic and Community Development Tony Rozzi, apprised the community and the Council of the Anti -Displacement Committee Outreach efforts. Library Director Sommer apprised the Council and the community of the following event: * Nurse Unseen Encore Film Screening on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Library Parks & Recreation Center Communications Manager Angenette Lau apprised the community and the Council of the following community events: * "Never a Bother", a youth suicide prevention campaign to increase awareness, support, and resources among California's youth in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. * Memorial Day Ceremony and Pancake Breakfast on Monday, May 26, 2025, with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. and ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station 61, 480 N. Canal Street, South San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Speier's South San Francisco Town Hall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. South San Francisco Library I Parks and Recreation Center (Social Hall) at 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Vice Mayor Addiego read into the record a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week. Public Works Director Eunejune Kim and Deputy Director of Public Works Dave Bockhaus accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for their support and recognition. 2. Proclamation celebrating May as Older Americans' Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Councilmember Coleman read into the record a proclamation recognizing Older Americans' Month. Senior Services Recreation and Community Services Coordinator Lisa Wilson accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for their support and recognition. 3. Proclamation recognizing May as National Bike Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Councilmember Nagales read into the record a proclamation recognizing National Bike Month. Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Clarissa Cabansagan accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for their support and recognition. 4. Proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Mayor Flores read into the record a proclamation recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month. Laura Palmer-Lohan, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of San Mateo County, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for its support and awareness efforts. Certificate honoring Lisbeth Flores, Junior High Academic Decathlon Champion. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Councilmember Nicolas read into the record a certificate recognizing Lisbeth Flores as the recipient of the Junior High Academic Decathlon Champion. Lisbeth accepted the certificate and thanked the Council for the recognition and her family and faculty for the support. COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Councilmember Nagales apprised the Council and community about recent events, highlighting the YMCA Diaper Donation Program that will be launched in partnership with the South San Francisco Fire Department, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1507. Councilmember Nagales thanked Assistant City Manager Richard Lee and fire personnel for their REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 2 efforts to support South San Francisco families in need. Fire Chief Samson commended his team for initiating the partnership. He thanked the Council for their continued support, noting that the program will soon be launched and that diaper donation bins will be placed at Fire Stations 61, 64, and 65, as well as Genentech preschools. Councilmember Nicolas apprised the Council, and the community of the events attended and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Sabrina Miranda, Alfredo C. Delfin, Hortensia Topacio, Lena Albayalde, and Rosario Carrion Di Ricco. Councilmember Coleman apprised the community about a police -involved shooting in the Buri- Buri neighborhood, noting the community's confusion and concern. He praised the Police Department's professionalism and training for saving lives in South San Francisco. Councilmember Coleman informed the community that the city held a Public Safety Community Meeting on May 13, 2025, and the meeting recording is available on YouTube (graphic content). He encouraged the community to keep the victim's family in their thoughts and urged those in need of mental health support to reach out. A Critical Incident Debrief will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Police Department Community Room. All are welcome to attend. Vice Mayor Addiego asked Assistant City Manager Rich Lee for an update on Mooring Phase I. Assistant City Manager Rich Lee provided an update via video, highlighting the San Mateo County Harbor District's partnership. Vice Mayor Addiego also gave an overview of the city's efforts to clean the San Francisco Bay. He shared a recent incident that occurred in the Sunshine Gardens community due to unsafe driving and speeding, where a pedestrian tragically lost their life. The incident involved a high-speed pursuit that resulted in the arrest of a teenager. Vice Mayor Addiego acknowledged the Police Department's professionalism and prompt response to recent incidents. Mayor Flores apprised the community of events attended and thanked the many volunteers who participated in the Old Town cleanup event. He noted the importance of community engagement and thanked all those involved. He attended a hearing to testify and support SB 390 on behalf of the City of South San Francisco, which gives the city the authority to move forward with the Community Facilities District (CFD). PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON -AGENDA AND CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS The following individuals addressed the City Council: • Tom Trayer • Antonio Orozco • Christian Murdock • Saul Morales • Josue Gonzalez • Tristan Kent • Anders Chippindale • Cynthia Marcopulos Meeting recessed at 7:49 p.m. Meeting resumed at 8: 01 p.m. • Anthony Walters REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 3 • Tony Martin • Tom Carney • Davylyn Perez • Anthony Ballinger • Felipe Donaire • Claudia Penate (Consent Calendar Item No. 7) • Tonya (Consent Calendar Item No. 7) At Mayor Flores's request, City Manager Ranals provided an overview of the San Francisco Bay Trail maintenance contracts, noting that a Business Improvement District is being formed to improve the downtown corridor. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted and engaged in discussion of specific items as follows. Items Nos. 7, 11, 12, 13, and 16 were pulled for further discussion. 6. Motion to approve the Minutes of April 9, 2025, April 29, 2025, and April 30, 2025. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 7. Motion to approve the re -appointment of two (2) Conference Center Authority Members, one (1) South San Francisco representative to the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District, and solicit applicants to fill two (2) seats for the Housing Authority. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 8. Report regarding a motion to accept the construction improvements of the Centennial Trail Improvements Project (pk2302) as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (total construction cost $5,157,195.85). (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects) 9. Informational report regarding update on the City of South San Francisco's investment portfolio as of March 31, 2025 (Frank Risso, Treasurer, Karen Chang, Director of Finance, Carlos Oblites, Chandler Asset Management) 10. Report regarding Resolution No. 43-2025 for the procurement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchasing contract with One Workplace of Santa Clara, CA for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center (OMPAC) (pk 2310), in the amount not to exceed $347,099 (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects). 11. Report regarding Resolution No. 44-2025 approving Budget Amendment Number 25.053 to proceed with the Stormwater Trash Capture Devices Phase 2 Project (sd2502) and development of a Stormwater Asset Management Plan. (Lawrence Henriquez, Senior Civil Engineer) 12. Report regarding Resolution No. 45-2025 awarding a construction contract to DC Electric Group, Inc. of Cotati, California, for Downtown and Old Town Lighting Improvements REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 4 Project (No. PK2307, Bid No. 2702) in an amount not to exceed $623,860 and related actions. (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Civil Engineer) 13. Report regarding Resolution No. 46-2025 awarding a construction contract to Tri-Valley Contracting, Inc. of Orinda, California for Junipero Serra Boulevard Buffered Bike Lane Enhancement Project (Project No. TR2502, Bid No. 2703) in an amount not to exceed $370,295.50 and related actions. (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Civil Engineer) 14. Report regarding Resolution No. 47-2025 authorizing the acceptance of $19,861 in donations, sponsorships, and proceeds net of the associated expenses from the 31 st Annual Trivia Challenge to support the Library's Project Read program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget by $19,861 to enhance Project Read programs and services and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.049. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 15. Report regarding Resolution No. 48-2025 accepting $4,924.40 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support Library collections, programs, and services, and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.050. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 16. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the professional services agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc. to increase the contract authority by $50,120 for additional expenses and community outreach associated with the anti -displacement roadmap for an amount not to exceed $437,720 (Tony Rozzi, AICP, Deputy Economic and Community Development Director) — Not approved 17. Report regarding Resolution No. 49-2025 awarding a construction contract to JJR Construction, Inc. of San Mateo, California, for the CDBG Ramps and Paths Project (No. ST2506, Bid No. 2701) in an amount not to exceed $723,267.25, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $833,267.25. (John Wilson, Associate Civil Engineer) Item No. 7: Councilmember Nagales requested clarification on the recruitment process and vacancies for the Housing Authority Commission, and Vice Mayor Addiego requested clarification on the Tenant Commission. City Clerk Govea Acosta responded to the inquiries, noting that the Housing Authority accepts citywide applicants, and the Tenant Commission applicants must reside in the complex. Item No. 11: Councilmember Nicolas requested further clarification of the project and received clarification. Item No. 12: Mayor Flores requested clarification on lighting improvements. Senior Civil Engineer Jeffrey Chou provided clarification and a project completion timeline. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 5 Item No. 13: Councilmember Nagales requested clarification of the project award. Senior Civil Engineer Jeffrey Chou provided clarification. Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Second — Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Consent Calendar items 6-15, and item 17 by roll call vote: AYES: Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember Coleman, Mayor Flores, Councilmember Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSTAIN: None CONSENT CALENDAR 16. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the professional services agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc. to increase the contract authority by $50,120 for additional expenses and community outreach associated with the anti -displacement roadmap for an amount not to exceed $437,720 (Tony Rozzi, AICP, Deputy Economic and Community Development Director) Item No. 16: Vice Mayor Addiego requested clarification of the project, and the Council received inquiries and concerns from Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development Tony Rozzi. City Attorney Woodruff provided guidance on the report. The item was pulled and not approved. PUBLIC HEARING 18. Report regarding a second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 6.46 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Tobacco Retailer Permit) to adopt by reference Title 4, Chapter 4.98 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, and repealing in its entirety Title 6, Chapter 6.47 (Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products, Pharmacy Sales of Tobacco Products, and Sales of Electronic Smoking Devices Prohibited) (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager; Sgt. Sean Curmi, South San Francisco Police Department; Lt. Amy Sariotti, South San Francisco Police Department; Alexandra Wolf, Assistant City Attorney) Public hearing opened: 8: 56 p. m. Assistant City Manager Lee presented the report and noted that San Mateo County Senior Community Health Planner Mayra Amador was in attendance to answer questions. Written Comments Submitted via eComments: • Blythe Young Public hearing closed: 9: 02 p.m. Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Second — Councilmember Nicolas: To adopt Ordinance No. 1671-2025, amending Title 6, Chapter 6.46 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Tobacco Retailer Permit) to adopt by reference Title 4, Chapter 4.98 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, and repealing in its entirety Title 6, Chapter 6.47 (Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products, Pharmacy Sales of Tobacco Products, and Sales of Electronic Smoking Devices Prohibited), by REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 6 roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Flores; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None: ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 19. Report providing an update on the Linden Avenue Park project (project no. pk2305). (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects) Deputy Director of Capital Projects Philip Vitale introduced Project Manager and Community Planner of MIG Noe Noyola, who provided an overview of the project. The Council engaged in discussions and received responses from staff and the consultant. City Manager Ranals and Parks and Recreation Director Mediati responded to inquiries about funding. Staff was given direction and approval to move forward with the schematic design. Written Comments Submitted via eComments: • Bill Lock • Evangelina Portillo • Hermes Monzon • Anonymous guest 20. Report Regarding an Ordinance to Adopt the Updated California Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Maps for the City of South San Francisco (Ian Hardage, Fire Marshal) 20. Fire Marshal Ian Hardage presented the report. The Council engaged in discussions and received responses from staff. The. following individuals addressed the Citv Council: • Fionnola Villamejor Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Councilmember Nagales: To introduce, on first reading, an Ordinance to Adopt the Updated California Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Maps for the City of South San Francisco, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Flores; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None 21. Report regarding a proposed Affordable Housing Financing Plan (AHFP) that would guide the City of South San Francisco's biennial funding priorities in relation to existing housing goals, policies, programs, and funding availability. (Pierce Abrahamson, Management Analyst II) Management Analyst Pierce Abrahamson presented the report. The Council engaged in discussions, received responses from staff, and provided direction. The following individuals addressed the City Council: • Fionnola Villamejor REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 7 22. Report regarding Resolution Nos. 50-2025 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Eden Housing for the former City - owned parcel at 201 Baden Avenue and Resolution No. 51-2025 approving Budget Amendment Number 25.055 to remove a budget designation for the project and approving the rescission of a Letter of Intent to fund a canceled affordable housing project at 201 Baden Avenue (Pierce Abrahamson, Management Analyst II) Management Analyst Pierce Abrahamson presented the report and provided an overview of the proposed project. Motion — Councilmember Nagales /Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 50-2025, by roll call vote: AYES: Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember Coleman, Mayor Flores, Councilmember Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSTAIN: None Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 51-2025, by roll call vote: AYES: Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember Coleman, Mayor Flores, Councilmember Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSTAIN: None 23. Report regarding a resolution approving the First Amendments to the Loan Agreement and Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and BRIDGE Housing Corporation for the development of 158 affordable housing units at 1051 Mission Road and associated actions, including approving Budget Amendment Number 25.054, and a resolution affirming the City's support for BRIDGE's Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Grant application and authorizing the City Manager to execute an AHSC Implementation and Cooperation Agreement and an AHSC Scope of Work for an Anti -Displacement Strategy. (Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director) Economic & Community Development Director Nell Selander presented the report and provided an overview of the proposed resolutions. The Council engaged in discussions and received responses from staff. Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 52-2025, by roll call vote: AYES: Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember Coleman, Mayor Flores, Councilmember Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSTAIN: None Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Second — Mayor Flores: To approve Resolution No. 53-2025, by roll call vote: AYES: Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember Coleman, Mayor Flores, Councilmember Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSTAIN: None REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 8 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Coleman requested that the School District Subcommittee of the City Council request a site needs assessment for Sunshine Gardens at the upcoming June 3, 2025, meeting with the South San Francisco Unified School District trustees. CLOSED SESSION Entered into Closed Session: 9:32 p.m. 24. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case 25. Closed Session: Public Employment (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager 26. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: City property at Oyster Point (APN 015-010-970) City Negotiators: Nell Selander, Director of Economic and Community Development; Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager Negotiating Party: Ensemble Investments Under Negotiations: Price and terms Resumed from Closed Session: 11: 35 p.m. Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Flores: Direction given. No reportable actions. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the City Council meeting at 11:36 p.m. Adjourned in Memory of Sabrina Miranda, Alfredo C. Delfin, Hortensia Topacio, Lena Albayalde, and Rosario Carrion Di Ricco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 9 Submitted by: i Rosa Govea Acosta Gity Clerk Approved by: mayor Approved by the City Council: �� / 8 � D 05- NOTE: The Meeting Minutes represent actions taken during the meeting of the City Council. These action minutes are the City's record of actions that tookplace at the meeting. Complete Council member's discussions of meeting items can be viewed in archived video/audio recordings on the City's website at https://www.ssf net/Government/Video-Streaming-City-and-Council- Meetings/Ci ty-Council Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5 all written public comments submitted to the City Council become public record and will be made available to the public. Public comments submitted via the eComment portal can be viewed in the City Clerk's repository at https://ci-ssf- ca.kranicusideas.com/meetings?scope past REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 10